new boots - recommendations?

[mm5aho]

About 4 years ago I bought a pair of Gill seaboots.
http://www.mailspeedmarine.com/sailing- ... 0953.bhtml
I didn't get them from that place, but thats the same boot.

They're now falling apart. Both leak. Both with multiple splits and perishing.

Any recomendations for replacements?

Is it worth spending a lot on boots like the Musto HPX etc, and nearly £200?

[Silkie]

Amazingly I'm still using a pair of Plastimo Cape Horn wellies like these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-Plastimo ... 43b3f41551

that I bought over 10 years ago for less than £20. I noticed a little split at the start of this year which I patched (yes I know - I even embarass myself sometimes) and they've lasted another season. I just couldn't spend £200 on a pair of sailing boots no matter how wonderful they are.

[Arghiro]

Lidl are selling tartan-ish wellies for under a tenner. Would they suit?

[Nick]

About 4 years ago I bought a pair of Gill seaboots.
http://www.mailspeedmarine.com/sailing- ... 0953.bhtml
I didn't get them from that place, but thats the same boot.

They're now falling apart. Both leak. Both with multiple splits and perishing.

Yer verra lucky . . . I've had two pairs of them and neither lasted more than one season.

Now got a pair of XM Cruising Boots, softer rubber, more comfortable and no fancy seams to split. £34 from Gael Force

[Telo]

Don't like rubber as much as some esteemed friends here. Go posh, go leather, go warm feet, go Dubarry. You know it makes sense.

[sahona]

bought a pair of Lalizas boots yonks ago and they've not rotted yet, but I don't actually need to use them very often, they just lie in a locker festering. Comfortable and reasonably cheap - about £20 I think.
Dubes (IMHO) fall into the same category as giant rolexs and porches - a wealth statement, especially when worn in good weather.
There, I daren't buy a pair now!

[Nick]

Dubes (IMHO) fall into the same category as giant rolexs and porches - a wealth statement, especially when worn in good weather.

That's you telt Shard, ye capitalist tool ye . . .

[Silkie]

Dubes (IMHO) fall into the same category as giant rolexs and porches - a wealth statement, especially when worn in good weather.

Oi!

A Rolex Oyster Perpetual (superlative chronometer officially certified) is a miniature miracle of horological engineering and is not to be mentioned in the same breath as a pair of poncy leather boots. Shame on you.

[Rowana]

Dubes (IMHO) fall into the same category as giant rolexs and porches - a wealth statement, especially when worn in good weather.

Oi!

A Rolex Oyster Perpetual (superlative chronometer officially certified) is a miniature miracle of horological engineering and is not to be mentioned in the same breath as a pair of poncy leather boots. Shame on you.

Well I've got both !

Rolex bought in Rotterdam in the early 70's when it was a duty-free port, before all this EU rubbish. Cost me over £60 then, when I was earning about £20 a week!

The Dubarry boots were a special offer, and they are the most comfortable sailing footwear I've ever had. Would most definately have another pair.

[Greyfisherman]

When about five years ago my old Gill (rubber?) boots gave up the ghost I fancied changing to breathables - the non breathables hopefully solving the problem of becoming uncomfortable when worn over more than an hour or so.

Purchased a pair of these lookalikes from Compass and they've lasted well and been comfortable - not as cheap as rubber but not as eye wateringly expensive as Musto etc - they do a taller one as well although personally I prefer the short version.

http://www.compass24.com/web/catalog/sh ... ts/4854412

In fairness to their longevity - I don't wear them all the time and don't wear them ashore - except very occasionally. I know it's pernickety but I also wash the salt off at the end of each season !

If you consider buying - there's been a lot of discussion lately about the reliability of online chandlers - Compass I've found over the years very reliable.

David.

[marisca]

I got a pair of Gill rubber boots from Cookie in T'mory which failed to last a year before they split on the seams. Gill were most accommodating, offered to replace them FOC and I ended up paying a little extra for their more expensive leather variety which are definitely more robust, warmer and more comfortable with the added bonus that they don't seem to smell.

[mm5aho]

Thanks, good suggestions there.
I like the idea of something breathable, (I sometimes wear boots for many hours if its wet/rough), but the high end stuff has those high end prices.
Thanks for the compass weblink.

[wully]

My coories are great! Had them 15 years and just noticed that the heels are worn through. I'm going to see if I can send them back to be re soled as the uppers are still going strong.

The new improved doozies have a moulded sole so this is no longer possible.

I blame the accountants...

[Booby Trapper]

Just bought a pair of Quayside Biscay boots. Too soon to tell how they will last but they are very warm, comfortable, good grip. Waterproof lining and Condura leather uppers. 95 quid from Kip Marina.. Happy so far.

[Arghiro]

Just bought a pair of Quayside Biscay boots. Too soon to tell how they will last but they are very warm, comfortable, good grip. Waterproof lining and Condura leather uppers. 95 quid from Kip Marina.. Happy so far.

So, will they outlast 10 pairs of 10squid wellies at say 3 years a pair - that's 30 years worth of footwear?